Immediate Past Secretary of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, Comrade Patrick Ochei has congratulated the immediate past Chairman of the Union, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu over his appointment as Senior Special Assistant (Media) to the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, affirming that it is a well deserved appointment. Ochei commended the Governor for the extension of his benevolence to the NUJ in the State, stating that Ikeogwu has joined the class of a privileged past Union leaders making headlines in the Governor’s media team. He further eulogized Ikeogwu as a strong, focused and eventful…
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By Ejime Udueme Insecurity in Nigeria has become a pressing concern, with various groups posing threats to the nation’s security. The country has been embroiled in conflict in the Northeast region with Boko Haram, an Islamist insurgency group, and its breakaway factions, including the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). These groups have been responsible for numerous attacks, killings, and kidnappings, including the attack on a minimum security prison in Kuje, where about 900 inmates escaped, including more than 60 Boko Haram suspects. In addition to the threats from Islamist groups, Nigeria is also grappling with conflicts between nomadic herders…
By Ejime Udueme…. Sexual harassment involves unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature. It can occur in workplaces, educational institutions, and social environments. Sexual Harassment include Quid Pro Quo which involves exchange of sexual favors, hostile Work Environment which takes the form of intimidation, Verbal Harassment which usually involves unwelcome sexual comments, Non verbal Harassment, Physical Harassment, unwelcome touching or grabbing. Sexual Harassment usually comes in form of Unwelcome touching or grabbing, Sexual comments or jokes, Displaying sexual images or videos, Requesting sexual favors, Sending unwelcome sexual messages or emails,…
By Austin Ogwuda “It took Sen. Ned Nwoko, a non-Urhobo, to negotiate the release of the Ewu monarch,” wrote socio-political critic Zik Gbemre in a recent commentary. This statement highlights Senator Ned Nwoko’s decisive intervention in securing the release of His Royal Majesty Ovie Clement Ikolo, the Ewu monarch, from military detention. Gbemre, a renowned social critic and Coordinator of the Niger Delta Peace Coalition (NDPC), expressed dismay over what he described as apathy from influential leaders within the monarch’s own Urhobo community until Senator Nwoko took proactive steps to address the situation. The monarch had voluntarily surrendered after being…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata The Director-General of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC), Olorogun Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, has attributed the Commission’s success as Nigeria’s leading health insurance body to the unwavering support of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony of the Indigent Enrollee Adoption Initiative (IEAI) in Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area, Dr. Akpoveta highlighted the governor’s pivotal role in advancing healthcare accessibility across Delta State. The event saw 1,000 Ibusa indigenes benefit from health insurance, courtesy of Pastor Idowu Daniel Chukwudi Okeze of the Obi Nwaokocha Okeze Foundation. Dr. Akpoveta revealed that Governor Oborevwori’s administration…
The state government has been commended for its huge investments in the school of medicine in the Delta State University DELSU Abraka, towards making it one of the best in the country and beyond . The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Samuel Asagba gave the commendation at the swearing in/oath taking ceremony of the 16th set of qualified medical Doctors, held in the boardroom of the college of Health sciences in the school premises. The vice- chancellor, represented by the Deputy vice -chancellor, Academics, Prof. Ochuko Anomohanran said due to its rapid growth and development, engineered by government’s huge support,…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata The Delta State Ministry of Information, on behalf of all Deltans, has congratulated Governor Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori on his historic induction into the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Worldwide Hall of Fame. The recognition, bestowed by the Urhobo nation, highlights Governor Oborevwori’s exceptional leadership and dedication to the development of Delta State and the Urhobo people. In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Dr. Ifeanyi M. Osuoza, the Ministry lauded the Governor’s achievements as a testament to his commitment to the progress and unity of all Deltans. “We also celebrate the conferment of the…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata The Delta State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has disassociated itself from an unauthorized presentation made by Chief Paulinus Akpeki, the Vice Chairman of Delta Central Senatorial District. Chief Akpeki reportedly received a report from the Olorogun O’Tega Emerhor-led reconciliation committee on behalf of the State Working Committee (SWC) of the Party, an act the party described as a usurpation of authority. In a statement signed by the Acting Chairman of the Delta State APC, Chief Francis Obigbor, the party emphasized that Chief Akpeki lacked the authority to receive or present any report to…
Nollywood screen goddess, Angela Okorie said she has stopped trusting men when she noticed that her blood uncle developed erection just by sitting on his lap when she was just 12 years old. According to the movie Star “One time an uncle came on a visit, we all welcomed him into our home, he sat on our couch and held my hands as we exchanged compliments. “Somehow my naive mother went into the kitchen to get some food ready and I just ended up sitting on my uncle’s lap innocently o. “My mother kept the conversation going from the kitchen…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata The Urhobo Media Practitioners and Advocacy Group is deeply saddened and outraged by the tragic and untimely death of Pa James Oghoroko, President-General of Okuama Town in Ewu Kingdom, Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State. Pa Oghoroko passed away while in the custody of the Nigerian military—a clear violation of his fundamental human rights and a stain on the sanctity of justice and dignity. We categorically condemn the actions of the Nigerian military, which have led to this preventable tragedy. Pa Oghoroko’s death highlights systemic issues of human rights abuses and lack of due process.…